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The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing frontline operational execution with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and efficient workplace.\nKey Responsibilities\nOversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes-including onboarding, orientation, retention, and offboarding-while serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries regardingbenefits, leave administration, and HR policies.\nPartner with leadership to address employee relations concerns, resolve conflicts, and guide supervisors on performance management, coaching, and progressive discipline.\nLead and execute end-to-end people and workplace initiatives from scoping through implementation, ensuring milestones are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.\nLead the day-to-day administration of employee total rewards and lifecycle requests, including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) plans, statutory and company leaves of absence, and employment verifications.\nOversee daily office operations to maintain a professional, secure, and fully equipped environment; manage visitor protocols and serve as the primary liaison for property management and facilities vendors.\nEstablish and manage centralized tracking systems for office supplies, equipment, and facility needs, proactively forecasting demand and overseeing the procurement lifecycle.\nUphold rigorous compliance with federal, California state, and local employment laws, partnering with the Health & Safety team to maintain workplace safety, first-aid readiness, and emergency action plans.\nMaintain accurate employee records within the HRIS (e.g., UKG Ready) and assist in authoring and refining HR standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure data integrity and process consistency.\nProvide high-touch administrative coordination for Executive Leadership as needed, including event planning, meeting logistics, and expense reporting.\nPerform other related duties, strategic projects, and operational initiatives as assigned by leadership to support company growth.\nRequired Qualifications\n5-8+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources and workplace operations, ideally within aerospace, defense, engineering, or high-growth technical environments.\nSolid foundation in core HR practices with a strong command of California employment and labor compliance standards.\nHands-on expertise administering comprehensive employee benefits programs, 401(k) retirement plans, leaves of absence (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, PDL), and processing formal employment verifications.\nProven track record of independently leading cross-functional projects and people initiatives from concept through successful execution.\nExperience sourcing, onboarding, and overseeing external service providers and facility vendors to uphold service quality and accountability.\nDemonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and ambiguous environments with agility, sound judgment, and proactive problem-solving.\nAdvanced proficiency across the Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) alongside modern HRIS and expense management platforms (e.g., UKG Ready, Concur, Expensify).\nExceptional verbal and written communication with the polish and confidence to interface effectively with employees, executive leadership, and external partners.\nHigh degree of professional integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate, employee, and business matters.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrior HR experience within aerospace, defense, or high-mix/high-volume manufacturing settings.\nDirect administration experience with UKG Ready.\nPrior experience supporting C-suite or VP-level executives.\nRelevant HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or PHR-CA).\nAdditional Requirements\nMust have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English\nAbility to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations\nAbility to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation\nFrequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse use\nAbility to view computer screens for prolonged periods\nAbility to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email\nAbility to use a computer to complete assignments \nWillingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines\nWillingness to travel to other Canopy A&D sites as needed\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. 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